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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 543.30 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 543.30 and 330.70 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 543.30 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/543.30 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 543.30 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 179,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,669.31/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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